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- PC reliability?
- Windows, real time
- PID loops
- PCs vs. PLCs
- Replacing people
- MS 'monopoly'?
- Software quality
- Where do we go from here?
- Why pay?
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Suitable HC detector for aviation turbine fuel
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By Roy Matson on 19 November, 2009 - 3:45 pm -
I'm sure it is, talk with your local Draeger rep. Is it in an aircraft or fueling facility?
Roy...
Does anyone have experience with AutoTuning on 7EA w/ DLN1?
frequent trouble alarm in Det-Tronics system with Eagle Quantum Premier controller and LON network
Does anyone use CDM for their GTs with DLN?
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By PGen on 18 November, 2009 - 10:53 am -
The ECOMAX system tunes continuously. It will tune after an outage, or during normal operations.
...
By car1615 on 13 November, 2009 - 9:21 am -
Another question I have on autotuning is does it tune after an outage or will that still need to be...
If you don't had any problems dynamics in the past it seems an expensive operation. However, by...
Response: We installed 4 CDMs in our four GE 7FA's. We originally did our first unit early this...
Does anyone have experience with either ECOMAX or GE's version? recommendations?
Has anyone had...
By PGen on 10 November, 2009 - 3:12 pm -
http://www.gtefficiency.com/monitoring.asp
CDM is required for any auto tuning product. I...
I was inquiring about a 7EA run as a peaker with DLN1 system. that goes out of emission compliance...
Way too little information provided here.
How do you operate your machine? Base Load? Load...
How to meas press @xtr end w/o choking.
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By anynomous on 18 November, 2009 - 1:02 am -
Dear Roy,
At this pressure , non-condensible load estimated is only 2 Kg/Hr. We can provide only...
By Roy Matson on 16 November, 2009 - 6:45 pm -
No, not with the little bit of information you have given me. Since your system is running under a...
By anynomous on 16 November, 2009 - 8:23 am -
Do you have calculations for amount of little air flow rate required & pressure we want to...
By Roy Matson on 15 November, 2009 - 11:26 pm -
Sounds like you have a real problem there, I assume it's something like molten sulfur. A remote...
Modbus and acyclic time
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Some of the functionalities are located on the field, in particular the diagnostic functions. I...
By M Griffin on 16 November, 2009 - 9:16 pm -
Modbus is strictly a communications protocol. The DCS, PLC, or other controller determines how and...
Low cost power meter-data acquisition.
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Raj,
I was not able to tell whether you need 3-phase or single-phase and whether this is for...
Flare Gas measurement ultrasonic / optical meters
Online information for TSI
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By Peter W. Hills on 15 November, 2009 - 5:20 am -
Contact Mechanalysis India at www.mechanalysisindia.com or our Partner in UK Sensonic Instruments...
Trying to determine application for NPN vs. PNP. Also NO vs NC.
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By Bimalendu on 14 November, 2009 - 1:50 am -
If he is making it clear that he need a high input. i think its clear that his microcontroller is...
Flow Meter Problem
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By Roy Matson on 12 November, 2009 - 3:15 pm -
ABB have been making magnetic flowmeters for many years, I doubt there is a problem with the meter,...
Dear sir,
Thank you for your replay. Please find replay below:
> We are debating over...
I need to measure the thickness of a plate while rolling - continuously and record the data.
1100 wide x 6 mm thick -- 0.05mm resolution
1100 wide x 6 mm thick -- 0.05mm resolution
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What you want is an thickness gauge. There are some old americium isotope gauges, and the newer...
Coriolis Flow Meter plugs up after few minutes of operation.
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By Rob Sorbara on 11 November, 2009 - 3:45 pm -
FT, What is your process fluid and what make and model of Coriolis sensor do you have? How is the...
Hello FT
may be You need to be filter in front of the meters or strainers or upgrade the size of...
Malfuntion in smoke detector in dirty weather.
problem in converting from electrical to mechanical power
looking for vibration monitor
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By Poonjab on 10 November, 2009 - 3:19 pm -
Check out Vibdaq
http://www.vibdaq.com/main/...
Difference Between 3300 and 3500 Vibration Monitoring System of Bently Nevada
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Information available on the GE website (GE has owned Bently Nevada for a while now) listed below.
...
Problem facing in level measurement
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By Juan Pinzon on 8 November, 2009 - 3:59 pm -
Suresh,
Put both end remote seal to the atmosphere, I mean close the block valve and loose the...
By David on 7 November, 2009 - 5:23 pm -
examples of the zero/span calculations for remote seal elevated/suppressed zero are shown on pages...
By David on 7 November, 2009 - 11:05 am -
See pages 12-14 of the manual here:
...
Need low cost fuel flow sensor for mini fuel transfer pump in developing countries.
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By hemal on 7 November, 2009 - 5:31 am -
We manufacture such litre measures in MS/ Brass and SS. All would cost under $25/- and all can be...
By Roy Matson on 5 November, 2009 - 11:11 pm -
Here's an idea. I remember way back gas pumps used to have a glass container on top, probably held...
Looking for device of some sorts that can look at the peak value from a deflection sensor and hold the value for a set amount of time?
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By Brian Beal on 6 November, 2009 - 1:49 pm -
Use the voltage output option, and put a capacitor across it. That will act as a filter and smooth...
By Walt Boyes on 6 November, 2009 - 9:54 am -
Get a frequency divider. Most of the I/O companies make them. They are also known as pulse scalers...
By M Griffin on 6 November, 2009 - 1:48 am -
What you want is a vibration monitoring system. Forget about the Banner sensor for the moment. You...
Hi
may be fast data logger is an option? check google for data logger.
hope this helps
...
DEHN Blitzductor CT ex(i) or DEHNconnect RK (i) Surge arrestor Selection in Ex(i) loop
Organizations who offer Wireless Tank Level Monitoring Systems
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By Roy Matson on 5 November, 2009 - 11:24 pm -
I was looking at a Foxboro catalog today they have a cellular transmitter c/w a submersible probe....
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